The Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson took to Twitter to post his thoughts in the wake of George Floyd's murder, according to CTV News.
Mayor Watson confirmed that he will attend the "No Peace Until Justice" demonstration which is happening this Friday afternoon at the U.S. embassy on Sussex Drive. Watson also took a moment to address all those that are planning to attend that COVID-19 physical distancing measures are still in effect.
Watson wrote a long thread on Twitter regarding his thought on acts of racism both in the U.S. but even in his home city of Ottawa and the rest of Canada.
I would like to provide some comments on the tragic events that have transpired in the US.
— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) June 2, 2020
The killing of George Floyd has left many Ottawa residents and Canadians shaken, angry, hurt and disgusted.
Watson acknowledged that while much of the current focus surrounding racism in on the United States, it is present in Canada as well and he asked that all Canadians take an active stance against racism.
And while the death of Mr. Floyd has focused most attention on the United States, we know that as a country, we are not immune to racism, or racist behavior, and we are far from perfect.
— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) June 2, 2020
Racism is present in our midst.
"[W]hile the death of Mr. Floyd has focused most attention on the United States, we know that as a country, we are not immune to racism, or racist behaviour, and we are far from perfect," Watson wrote. "Racism is present in our midst."
And we must continue to stamp it out whenever it rears its ugly head, whether it’s in the community, at a police station, at City Hall or anywhere else.
— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) June 2, 2020
Watson told Canadians that denouncing racism whenever it is witnessed, is part of their obligation as citizens. He also specifically referenced acts of racism against the Asian-Canadian community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is our individual obligation as residents and citizens of our City, Province and Country to denounce racism each and every time we witness it.
— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) June 2, 2020
He also specifically referenced acts of racism against the Asian-Canadian community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
And that includes standing up for our fellow residents of Asian descent who are being subjected to racist and hurtful taunts because of the absurd notion that they somehow bear responsibility for the COVID19 pandemic.
— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) June 2, 2020
With that being said, I plan to take part in the “No Peace Until Justice” march at the U.S. Embassy on Sussex with members of the community on Friday, June 5 at 3:00pm.
— Jim Watson (@JimWatsonOttawa) June 2, 2020
"While I know this is an important event, and I am encouraged by the positivity surrounding this particular gathering, we MUST remember that the COVID-19 pandemic is still present in our community. Let’s be safe, and avoid setting ourselves back weeks, or even months," wrote Watson.
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